Alexander Stream Hof Bet Yanai National Park

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Overview

At Alexander Stream Hof Bet Yanai National Park you can view shifting sand dunes, soft shell turtles (which can reach a size of 1.20 meters and 50 kg), an ancient ruin believed to be a customs station and the remnants of a quay built in 1938 (British Mandate Period) north of the beach.

There are beautiful wildflowers to see in the spring, plentiful plant life on both banks of the year-round stream, a Eucalyptus Grove to picnic in and swimming at the Bet Yanai beach in the summer.

Note:

Admission to the Eucalyptus grove is free
Admission to the beach is charged by the vehicle: Cars (24 NIS weekdays, 34 NIS holidays), Minibuses (80 NIS weekdays, 95 NIS holidays), Buses (158 NIS weekdays, 175 NIS holidays)
It is advised to call ahead to confirm hours and prices.

To See and Do

Hurvat Samra, ancient customs station for port near the stream
Remnants of quay constructed during British Mandate period.
Spring wild flowers: anemones, buttercups and tulips
Sand dunes

Child Friendly

Beach with lifeguard and showers during summer season
Viewing soft shell turtles
Eucalyptus grove with picnic area

Amenities

Disabled Access		Currently working to make Yanai beach wheelchair accessible
Eating		Picnic tables, restaurants, fires allowed in barrels provided.

Don’t Miss

Viewing the soft-shell turtles